What does it mean to follow Christ? It means:
- Acknowledging that He is both Savior and Lord
- Rejecting every counterfeit way of salvation
- Trusting His will in every situation
- Acting on His Word in trust and obedience
- Waiting in hope for His return
Though we may be tempted to treat our Christian faith like visiting a cafeteria—where we can believe what we want and leave the rest—it is more like joining a family. We have been adopted. God is our Father, and Christ is our brother.
This is a family like no other. Love never fades. The family circle constantly grows as siblings are added each day from every part of the earth.
The Father doesn’t come and go; He always stays. He is always present. He is the center of the family.
In our flesh we probably prefer cafeteria-style faith; we like having choices. But as we come to know our Father more and more, we are convinced that family-style faith is better. The hard commands, impossible assignments, and exhausting seasons draw us closer to God because we learn to depend on Him.
Saying yes to God means trusting Him, recognizing that He sees what we can’t and knows what we don’t. God is the ultimately dependable and perfect Father.
“. . . your heavenly Father is perfect.”
(Matthew 5:48 ESV)
Even though my life is hard right now. I know as long as I trust Christ and keep walking in accordance with His Word He will guide me through even these days as He has guided my steps to this very moment.
Excellent devotion. Thank you very much!!
Thank you and Praise The Lord for your continual faithfulness to God’s commission and His Word!!! Thank you that you are staying committed to God’s direction for His children.! (We first became acquainted with you in Ft. Worth, Tx back in the 1980’s) May God Bless and continue using you!!!
God is our daily guide. Without Him, we would constantly be going astray and getting into trouble.
He has helped me in so many situations in so many different ways that it is incomprehensible. He is my rock and my fortress. I thank Him daily that His ways are higher than mine and he only does what is good and best for me!